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Resolved Can't figure out how to release the power transistor connector :(!

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TrevorS

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Feb 10, 2009
Newark, Delaware
I need to remove the power transistor pack from my '90 GSX. It's tucked low to the immediate right of the timing belt cover and screwed to a bracket that mounts with two bolts. The connector extends over the heads of both screw and bolts. I was able to remove the upper bolt with a 10mm combination wrench, but the lower one just doesn't want to let go. I've soaked it with penetrating oil, but I'm getting afraid of damaging the head flats. If I could figure out how to release that connector, I could apply a ratchet to the stuck bolt and it would be easier to safely remove.

I've felt around it for a tab and pushed and pulled and squeezed, but haven't been able to get anywhere. Can someone please tell me exactly how to remove that connector?
 
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The connector has a wire retaining ring, I had to use a pick tool to pull each narrow end away from the connector. Doing that willl allow you to remove the connector.
 
Thanks guys, your help made all the difference. As it turned out the head of the bolt was already too damaged for a metric socket to hold, but fortunately a Metrinch socket grabbed fine -- bolt was seriously tight. Then I discovered yet a third bolt, that bracket was very secure. Thanks again -- just couldn't make out that wire clip.
 
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